190: Chapter 190 Jupiter Nexus: Storm Devouring Spirits and the Solar System Martial Arts Network

Section 1: Gathering at Jupiter: Storm-Controlling Martial Artists and Anti-Metallic Hydrogen Equipment

On the fifteenth day since Chuanwu Academy launched the "Jupiter Traditional Martial Arts Exploration Project," the successors of the twelve schools gathered once more beside the "Chuanwu Starship Jupiter Probe" at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The probe's outer shell was covered in an "Anti-Storm Metallic Hydrogen Coating" channeled through fusion jade, where silver-gray storm patterns intertwined with a pale golden light. This coating could withstand Jupiter's super-storms of 130 meters per second and the corrosion of liquid metallic hydrogen. Beside the hatch, a man dressed in silver-gray Storm Qi gear was calibrating the "Jupiter Qi Energy Radar." The instrument screen flickered with the Qi Energy waveforms of the storm belts, and the "Jupiter Storm Observation Station" badge on his epaulet complemented the traditional martial arts totem.

"Jupiter has no solid surface. The 'Qi Energy Storm Belt' we are heading to is a transition layer between liquid metallic hydrogen and gaseous hydrogen. The pressure is two million times that of Earth, temperatures drop to -145°C, and there are super-storms capable of shredding metal," the man said, turning toward the group. His name was Karen, the chief researcher for the Jupiter Storm Traditional Martial Arts Fusion Project and the successor of "Jupiter Storm-Controlling Qi." His Family had guarded the Jupiter Observation Station for three generations. "My Storm-Controlling Qi can perceive the patterns of storm currents and convert the energy of liquid metallic hydrogen into power for martial techniques. Your equipment must have a 'Metallic Hydrogen Isolation Layer,' or your spacesuits will be crushed into thin sheets."

Karen opened the equipment bay to display the "Jupiter Traditional Martial Arts Spacesuits" customized for everyone. The outer layer was a composite of aerospace-grade silicon carbide and graphene, capable of resisting extreme pressure and low temperatures. The inner layer was sewn with Qi Energy fibers from the twelve schools and Storm-Controlling Qi fibers. Karen's storm fibers were responsible for channeling storm currents, Xiao Kaya's Earth Pulse Force fibers adsorbed metallic hydrogen Impurities, and Lin Yue's Ice Soul Qi fibers maintained a constant temperature inside the suit. The helmet visors were embedded with "Storm Qi Energy Analysis Lenses," which could display storm trajectories and metallic hydrogen concentrations in real-time, as well as translate runes from the hub ruins into readable signals. The palms of the gloves were equipped with "Liquid Metal Qi Energy Contact Points," allowing direct resonance with the metallic hydrogen in the storms to stabilize their balance.

The "Jupiter Adaptation" for the Deep Sea Guardian Squad was even more targeted: Little Whale Spirit's constant temperature and pressure Qi Energy chamber was upgraded to an "Anti-Overpressure Model," with a hull using military-grade titanium alloy and sapphire layers to withstand two million times atmospheric pressure. Its pale blue Qi Energy also assisted the radar in capturing signals from the hub ruins. The Thermal Shrimp was injected with "Low-Temperature Tolerance Qi," forming an anti-freeze film of pale red Qi Energy on its body, allowing it to operate in -145°C environments and purify Spirit-Devourer remnants in the metallic hydrogen. The Cold Spring Clam was connected to the probe's pressure regulation System, releasing pale green Ice Soul Energy to help maintain stable pressure inside the cabin.

"According to the plan, the probe will reach Jupiter's orbit in 120 hours," Chen Wu said, standing before a holographic tactical screen showing the hub ruin markers in Jupiter's storm belts. "Karen will be responsible for using Storm-Controlling Qi to evade super-storms; Lu Yu will pilot the probe to resist Jupiter's gravity; Xiao Kaya and Lin Yue will collaborate to handle the metallic hydrogen and low temperatures; the New Generation Squad will calibrate the 'Solar System Traditional Martial Arts Network Resonator' to ensure that when the hub is activated, it can simultaneously connect to nodes on Earth, Mars, and Venus. Remember, Jupiter's storms change every second; our martial techniques must be faster than the storms."

In the global live broadcast of the "Gathering at Jupiter," 3800 billion viewers stared at the anti-overpressure spacesuits and the probe. The bullet chats were filled with wonder: "Two million times atmospheric pressure! These traditional martial artists are challenging the limits of the Universe!" "Karen's Storm-Controlling Qi can turn metallic hydrogen into power? This technique is too Heaven-Defying!" "Little Whale Spirit's chamber actually uses titanium alloy layers; the Deep Sea Squad is practically becoming the 'Universe Squad'!" Data from the Technical Department showed that global reservations for "Jupiter Traditional Martial Arts Courses" exceeded 280 million. The International Astronautical Federation officially invited Chuanwu Academy to join the "Solar System Exploration Alliance" to jointly advance interstellar exploration.

Section 2: Jupiter Voyage: Gravitational Turbulence and Spirit-Devourer Gas Clouds

The Chuanwu Starship Jupiter Probe successfully entered the Earth-Jupiter Transfer Orbit. At the 60th hour of the voyage, the probe suddenly encountered "Jupiter Gravitational Turbulence"—Jupiter's super-strong gravitational field formed a vortex of Qi Energy currents that pulled violently at the probe. Visible deformation began to appear on the hull, and the gravity index on the dashboard instantly soared to a "danger value."

"The gravitational turbulence will shred the probe! Use Storm-Controlling Qi and Aerospace Qi Energy to counter the gravity!" Karen shouted. He released Storm-Controlling Qi, and the silver-gray energy passed through the probe's Qi Energy guide wings to create a reverse resonance with the gravitational turbulence. The rate of the probe's deformation slowed significantly. Lu Yu simultaneously injected Aerospace Qi Energy, forming a pale golden "Gravity Buffer Layer" on the probe's shell, converting part of the gravity into propulsion. The probe gradually broke free from the turbulence's grasp.

"Jupiter's gravity will amplify martial technique fluctuations! Everyone, use 'Storm Qi + Your School's Techniques' to construct a 'Gravity Balance Field'!" Karen demonstrated by fusing Storm-Controlling Qi with Taiji Power, forming a vortex-like balance field of silver-gray and pale golden Qi Energy around himself. Even under the pull of gravity, his techniques could be released stably. Xiao Juan followed suit, intertwining Nature Qi and Storm Qi to form a pale green "Gravity Sensing Sphere" in her palm, which could capture gravitational changes in real-time. "It really works! This way we can avoid gravitational vortices in advance!"

At the 90th hour of the voyage, the probe approached Jupiter's orbit. A "Black Gas Cloud" suddenly appeared outside the window—a cloud composed of cosmic Spirit-Devourer remnants and liquid metallic hydrogen vapor, reaching 50 kilometers in diameter. Its surface flickered with dark purple light; it was the "High-Energy Spirit-Devourer Gas Cloud" warned about by the Technical Department. "The gas cloud will corrode the probe's metal components! Xiao Kaya, use Geological Qi to adsorb the metallic hydrogen; Agung, use Spirit Gathering Energy to purify the Spirit-Devourer remnants!" Chen Wu ordered. Xiao Kaya released Earth Pulse Force, and pale green Qi Energy formed a "Metallic Hydrogen Adsorption Layer" outside the probe, instantly pulling in the metallic hydrogen vapor from the cloud. Agung released Spirit Gathering Energy, and the pale green Qi Energy spread out like a spiderweb, decomposing the Spirit-Devourer remnants into harmless gas particles, which were then quickly purified by the Thermal Shrimp.

120 hours later, the probe finally reached the edge of Jupiter's storm belt. The scene before them was breathtaking: the orange-red storms on Jupiter's surface rolled like giant dragons. At the center of the storm belt, a pale golden light glowed—the signal point of the hub ruins. It was surrounded by a "Silver Ring" of liquid metallic hydrogen, within which dark purple Spirit-Devourer remnants flashed like stars. "Entering the storm belt in one hour! Prepare to land on the Qi Energy Platform!" Lu Yu manipulated the probe to adjust its attitude. Karen's radar showed that the "Safe Airflow Channel" within the storm belt had only a 10-minute window; missing it would mean waiting another three hours.

In the global live broadcast of the "Jupiter Voyage," viewers watched with bated breath. The bullet chats were full of cheers: "The gravitational turbulence is terrifying! Thank goodness for Storm Qi!" "That black gas cloud was actually 50 kilometers wide! Spirit Gathering Energy purifies so fast!" "The silver ring in the storm belt is magnificent! The hub is right inside!"

Section 3: Storm Landing: Liquid Metal Spirit-Devouring Puppet

Taking advantage of the safety window, the Chuanwu Starship probe successfully entered Jupiter's storm belt and flew toward the "Qi Energy Platform" at the center. The platform was composed of pale golden interstellar Qi Energy and solid metallic hydrogen, measuring about 100 meters in diameter. It served as a "Temporary Landing Point" for the hub ruins, and the storm currents around the platform were guided by some invisible force to form a safety barrier.

"The hub ruins are right below the platform! But the Spirit-Devourer remnants in the ring are gathering!" Little Whale Spirit's Qi Energy chamber suddenly resonated, its pale blue energy pointing to the right side of the platform. There, the liquid metallic hydrogen suddenly boiled, and black Spirit-Devourer remnants merged into it, forming a "Liquid Metal Spirit-Devouring Puppet." The Puppet was 50 meters tall, its body composed of flowing liquid metallic hydrogen and black Spirit-Devourer remnants, flickering with dark purple light. Its head was a crimson-glowing "Metal Spirit-Devourer Core," and its limbs were thick metallic arms. With every swing, it kicked up a small metallic hydrogen storm, and cracks began to appear in the platform's Qi Energy barrier.

"It can absorb liquid metallic hydrogen to strengthen itself, with a core temperature exceeding 1000°C. Ordinary Qi techniques will be instantly melted!" Karen's radar issued a piercing alarm, "We need a combination skill of 'Storm Manipulation Qi to guide the metallic hydrogen + Ice Soul Qi + Ice Soul Energy to cool it down + Earth Pulse Force to stabilize its form' to get close to the core!"

The Puppet suddenly sprayed a "metallic hydrogen stream" toward the probe. The pale silver metallic hydrogen fell like a waterfall. Lu Yu immediately controlled the probe to activate the "Qi Energy Shield." A pale gold light blocked the metallic hydrogen stream, but the shield's surface began to melt. Little Karim immediately released his Pyramid Force Bracers, injecting pale gold Qi Energy into the shield to re-solidify the melted parts: "Hold on! We need time to adjust our tactics!"

"Lin Yue! Xiao Kaya! Double Ice Qi cooling! Karen, guide the metallic hydrogen! Aila, stabilize the form!" Chen Wu shouted. Lin Yue and Xiao Kaya simultaneously released Ice Soul Qi and Ice Soul Energy. Pale blue and pale cyan Qi Energy intertwined, enveloping the Puppet like a cold wave, and the flowing liquid metallic hydrogen instantly solidified into a solid state. Karen took the opportunity to release Storm Manipulation Qi, her silver-gray Qi Energy slicing through the metallic hydrogen halo around the Puppet like a sharp blade, cutting off its energy source. Aila released Earth Pulse Force, her pale green Qi Energy wrapping around the Puppet like vines, firmly fixing the solid metallic hydrogen to prevent it from flowing again.

Seeing its energy cut off, the Puppet suddenly gathered the crimson light of its core and sprayed "Spirit-Devouring Metallic Bullets" at the platform's Qi Energy barrier—black projectiles wrapped in metallic hydrogen. When they hit the barrier, huge cracks appeared instantly, and the platform began to vibrate violently. "Mei! Use Ninja Qi darts to open a gap in the core! Laila, summon Acid-Resistant Microbes to assist!" Xiao Juan shouted. Mei infused her Ninja Qi darts with Storm Qi, the pale blue Qi Energy allowing the darts to penetrate the metallic hydrogen shell and leave a small gap near the Puppet's core. Laila released Shamanic Martial Force, her pale brown Qi Energy summoning "Metal-Resistant Microbes" from the Jovian rock layers. The microbes quickly tunneled into the gap, interfering with the core's energy flow.

In the global live broadcast of the "Puppet Decisive Battle," the audience watched with boiling blood. The bullet comments were full of cheers: "Double Ice Qi can actually freeze liquid metallic hydrogen! This operation is amazing!" "Karen's Storm Qi is so cool! Cutting off the energy source directly!" "Microbes can actually interfere with the core! Laila is so clever!" Technical Department data showed that 600 million martial arts fans were providing remote support through the "Solar System Traditional Martial Arts Network Resonator." The pale gold Qi Energy converged into a "Global Guardian Light Stream," injecting energy into everyone's Qi techniques, and the Puppet's core light began to dim.

Section 4: Hub Activation: Perfection of the Solar System Chuanwu Network

Just as everyone was suppressing the Puppet, Little Whale Spirit's Qi Energy Pod suddenly broke through the probe and flew toward the bottom of the platform—the solid metallic hydrogen there suddenly cracked open, revealing a "Jupiter Hub Relic." The relic was constructed from pale gold interstellar Qi Energy and solid metallic hydrogen. In the center stood a "Solar System Chuanwu Network Hub Crystal Core." The crystal core glowed with a soft light, its surface carved with a Runic Network covering the Solar System, surrounded by 16 Qi Energy Slots corresponding to the relic nodes of Earth, Mars, Venus, and other planets.

"The Puppet's core is connected to the Hub Crystal Core! Activating the crystal core can completely purify it!" Xiao Juan shouted. She, Laila, Little Karim, and Mei formed the "New Generation Resonance Team" and ran toward the Hub Crystal Core. Chen Wu and the other successors stayed behind to continue suppressing the Puppet. Lu Yu used Aerospace Qi Energy to set up a "Qi Energy Cage" around the Puppet to prevent it from pursuing them.

Before the New Generation Squad reached the crystal core, they found the "Solar System Chuanwu Network Global Connection Map" carved next to the 16 Qi Energy Slots. In the map, the light pillars for Earth, Mars, and Venus were already lit, the Jupiter Hub's light pillar was flashing, and nodes for other planets were distributed like stars. At the outermost Oort Cloud, it was labeled "Source of Traditional Martial Arts: Ultimate Protection." "So the Jupiter Hub is the core of the Solar System Chuanwu Network! Activating it will connect all planetary nodes!" Little Karim shouted excitedly. He injected Pyramid Force into the Qi Energy Slot corresponding to Earth, and a pale gold light lit up in the slot. Xiao Juan injected Nature Qi to activate the Mars slot; Mei injected Ninja Qi to activate the Venus slot; Laila injected Shamanic Martial Force to activate the Jupiter slot. Four-colored lights flowed over the surface of the crystal core, awakening the Runic Network.

The crystal core projected ancient images. The first image: Alien Traditional Martial Arts Practitioners created the "Source of Traditional Martial Arts" in the Oort Cloud, sending interstellar Qi Energy to major planets in the Solar System to establish the traditional martial arts network. The second image: The Jupiter Hub served as the core, connecting all planetary nodes. Practitioners shared Qi Energy through the network to jointly resist the Universe Spirit-Devourer Remnants. The third image: A large-scale outbreak of the Universe Spirit-Devourer Remnants occurred. The practitioners sealed the Hub Crystal Core in the storm belt, protecting it with metallic hydrogen and storms, waiting for future generations to activate it. The fourth image: At the end of the footage, the Alien Traditional Martial Arts Practitioners left a prophecy: "When the hub is activated and the Solar System Chuanwu Network reaches Perfection, the gates to the Source of Traditional Martial Arts will open for the guardians to jointly resist the cosmic-level Spirit-Devourer threat."

"So we have been rebuilding the first line of defense for the Universe's traditional martial arts!" Laila's eyes filled with tears. By this time, Chen Wu and the other successors had completely suppressed the Puppet. Karen injected Storm Manipulation Qi into the final Qi Energy Slot of the crystal core. The 16 colored Qi Energies converged on the surface of the crystal core into a "Solar System Chuanwu Network Light Wheel." The light wheel shot toward the Puppet's core, and the black Spirit-Devourer Remnants were instantly purified. The Puppet turned into harmless metallic hydrogen and merged into the Jupiter storm belt.

Under the effect of the light wheel, the Hub Crystal Core released the "Solar System Chuanwu Network Global Beacon"—a pale gold light pillar shot straight into the Jovian sky, aligning with the light pillars of Earth, Mars, and Venus. It then spread across the entire Solar System, connecting the traditional martial arts nodes of all planets, forming a "Chuanwu Guardian Network" covering the Solar System. Within the network, countless pale gold light spots flickered, which were the Qi Energy signals from the relics of various planets. The signal for the "Source of Traditional Martial Arts" at the Oort Cloud also became clear, obviously the next exploration target.

In the global live broadcast of the "Hub Activation," the audience was awestruck. The bullet comments were full of cheers: "The Solar System Chuanwu Network is now Perfect! This world-building is so grand!" "So traditional martial arts is a cosmic defense line! I have goosebumps!" "The signal from the Oort Cloud is lit! The next stop is the Source of Traditional Martial Arts!" Technical Department data showed that the energy resonance intensity of the Solar System Chuanwu Network had reached its peak, the stability of Earth's Earth Pulse had increased to 100%, and research into interstellar traditional martial arts had entered the "Cosmic Guardian" era.

Section 5: Global Protection: A New Journey for the Source of Traditional Martial Arts

After the Jupiter Hub Relic was activated, Chen Wu and the others established the "Jupiter Chuanwu Base" on the Qi Energy Platform. The base was constructed from the probe's spare modules and solid metallic hydrogen, capable of resisting storms and ultra-high pressure. Inside were the "Solar System Chuanwu Network Control Center," "Universe Spirit-Devourer Monitoring Station," and "Remote Support Hub." Karen and Aila remained at the base to continue studying the energy conduction mechanism of the Hub Crystal Core, while the other successors prepared to return to Earth to report the results of the Solar System Chuanwu Network's Perfection.

Before leaving, Little Whale Spirit's Qi Energy produced a permanent resonance with the Hub Crystal Core. Its pale blue Qi Energy integrated with the pale gold hub Qi Energy, allowing it to monitor fluctuations in the Solar System Chuanwu Network in real-time. The New Generation Squad left a "Solar System Chuanwu Token" next to the crystal core—a crystal fused with the Qi Energy of Earth's 12 schools, Mars, Venus, and Jupiter, symbolizing the perfect connection of the Solar System Chuanwu Network. Chen Wu promised the image of the ancient traditional martial arts practitioners in the crystal core: "We will take the power of the Solar System Chuanwu Network to the Oort Cloud, activate the Source of Traditional Martial Arts, and fulfill your mission of protecting the Universe."

As the Chuanwu Starship probe left the Jupiter storm belt, the pale gold light pillar of the Jupiter Hub and the node light pillars of the Solar System's planets merged into one, forming a massive "Chuanwu Guardian Network" in the Universe, like a layer of golden armor protecting the Solar System. Inside the probe, everyone looked at Jupiter outside the window, their hearts full of anticipation for the future—the Source of Traditional Martial Arts in the Oort Cloud, the traditional martial arts civilizations deep in the Universe, the even stronger threats of the Universe Spirit-Devourer, and the answers to the ultimate mission of traditional martial arts were all waiting for them to explore.